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Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant

Brandles School, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY

This job expired on 8 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  1st June 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £19,393.00 - £20,441.00 Annually (Actual)

Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant job summary

About the Role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Outdoor Education Teaching Assistant to support the delivery of a high-quality outdoor learning programme. Working closely with the Outdoor Education Lead, you will help create engaging, inclusive, and safe outdoor experiences that support students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors and is passionate about making a positive difference in young people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Support & Delivery

• Assist in planning and delivering outdoor education sessions and enrichment activities

Support a variety of activities, including:

• Bushcraft, hiking, cycling
• Orienteering, climbing, team-building
• Help ensure sessions are inclusive and accessible to all students
• Prepare, organise, and maintain equipment and outdoor learning environments

Student Support & Behaviour

• Support students to engage positively in outdoor learning
• Build strong, supportive relationships, particularly with students with SEMH needs
• Assist with behaviour management in line with school policies
• Encourage teamwork, resilience, and independence
• Act as a positive role model at all times

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE)

• Support students participating in the DofE programme
• Assist with expedition preparation, training, and supervision
• Help monitor participation and encourage completion of award sections

Educational Visits & Risk Management

• Support off-site visits and trips
• Assist with preparation, organisation, and supervision
• Contribute to documentation where appropriate

Health, Safety & SafeguardingExperience working with children or young people

Ability to build positive relationships with students

Strong communication and teamwor

• Follow risk assessments and safety procedures during activities
• Support supervision to maintain safe staff-to-student ratios
• Ensure equipment is used safely and correctly
• Promote safeguarding and student welfare at all times

Teamwork & Communication

• Work collaboratively with the Outdoor Education Lead and wider staff team
• Communicate effectively to support individual student needs
• Contribute to a positive and supportive team environment

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience working with children or young people
• Ability to build positive relationships with students
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Desirable

• Experience working with students with SEMH or additional needs
• Interest or experience in outdoor education
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. First Aid, outdoor activity training)
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

Key Skills & Attributes

• Patient, calm, and resilient approach
• Enthusiastic and proactive attitude
• Flexible and adaptable
• Organised and safety-conscious

Additional Expectations

• Willingness to support trips
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Uphold the values and ethos of the school

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Brandles School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• School size: 70 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brandles School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brandles-school

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